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MORRIS -- Melvin Lee Morris, 97, of Estancia, NM passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2005 in Albuquerque. Melvin was born on August 24, 1907 in Clovis, NM to Thomas and Letha (Steelman) Morris. He had belonged to the Odd Fellows, the Torrance County Historical Society and he was very well known as "Mr. Estancia". Melvin was the one-handed man who rode a three-wheeled bicycle from Estancia to Moriarty. He also did this feat on his 90th birthday going from Estancia to Moriarty and back to Estancia. Melvin is survived by his brothers, Earnest G Morris and wife, Naomi of Edgewood, NM, and Thomas R Morris and wife, Wanda of Estancia, NM. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Letha Morris; and three sisters, Ruby P. Coones, Goldine Rankin, and Mary Alene Entley. Melvin will be missed by all who knew and loved him. There will be a viewing on Monday, March 7, 2005 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Harris-Hanlon Mortuary in Moriarty, NM. Funeral Services will take place on Tuesday, March 8, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of Christ of Estancia in Estancia, NM. Pallbearers will be Raymond Moore, George Martin, Dane Morris, Evan Morris, Brian Morga and Raymond Morris. Stanley Newton will be officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Harris-Hanlon Mortuary in Moriarty, NM (505)832-6130.
        Published on: Sat March 05, 2005